A NEW hack that helps people stop cold drafts from coming in their house has provided sweet relief ahead of winter.
A TikToker who goes by the name Focus on Energy outreach has been helping people whose homes always get cold in the winter.
2
2
He showed off a clever little trick that helps seal windows completely shut so no cold air creeps through.
His simple four step guide is shown in the video and it all starts with measuring your window frame so you can get the right amount of tape.
Then he says you need to go out and pick up some materials – insulation film and double sided tape.
After you’ve got your gear apply the double sided tape to the window frames, remove the other side of tape and roll the film down the window.
read more in tips and tricks
Make sure to avoid any creases and pat it down firmly along the edges.
This foolproof plan should help people save money on their heating bills and lower the need to even turn on a radiator as your rooms should now be extra secure.
The comments were eager to thank the influencer for the super useful trick.
One said: “I never thought to apply it from the top down!”
While another simply said: “Love it!!”
Double sided tape will cost you only £1.50 from Asda and the insulation film is under £7 from places like B&Q or Wickes.
A property expert has shared some handy tips on how to warm your cold house this winter.
TikToker That Property Guy, otherwise known as Kyle Mattison listed the 10 ways you can still stay cosy at home but without it costing the earth.
The tips range from easy fixes to some DIY jobs that could save you cash.
At the moment average energy bills are capped at £2,500, but that’s just the unit charge.
Some of his top tips include bleeding your radiators, closing curtains and keeping your oven open after you’ve finished cooking so the warm heat floats across your house.
In fact, home experts at MyJobQuote explained home insulation was the first step to take when tackling cold weather.
While most people assume it’s on the expensive side, there are smaller ways to improve it without spending thousands of pounds.
